Amylopectin

AKA: Starch Component, Branched Starch

Synthetic

Clean

OriginDerived from starch polymers, typically sourced from corn, potato, or tapioca through chemical modification. Produced by partial hydrolysis or enzymatic treatment of native starch to achieve specific molecular weight and viscosity properties.

Amylopectin

CAS #

9037-22-3

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Binding

Viscosity Controlling

Holds Formula Together

Controls Viscosity

Holds ingredients together

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR